Chapter 5: Exam Review (Skin Analysis)

What is a characteristic of sebhorrea?

a) flaking skin

b) excess hair growth

c) blisters

d) wrinkles

a) flaking skin

Which factors that affect the skin are considered intrinsic?

a) tanning beds

b) dehydration

c) allergies

d) all of the above

b) dehydration

How would you define these effects on the skin: Pollutants, Over-exfoliation, climate, and photosensitivity?

a) intrinsic factors

b) extrinsic factors

c) circulatory health factors

d) genetic health factors

b) extrinsic factors

What is true of sun damage?

a) it is a myth that sun exposure damages the skin

b) sun damage is only a minor factor in the overall health of the skin

c) it is the main intrinsic cause of aging

d) it is the main external cause of aging

d) it is the main external cause of aging

What does dehydrated skin lack

a) oil

b) water

c) lymph

d) sebum

b) water

What is true of normal skin?

a) it has a good oil-water balance

b) it is very oily

c) it lacks luminosity

d) the follicles are large

a) it has a good oil-water balance

What skin type is associated with the treatment goals of maintenance & preventative care?

a) combination

b) dry

c) normal

d) oily

c) normal

If your primary goals are to soothe calm and protect, then your client most likely has ________ skin

a) dry

b) normal

c) oily

d) sensitive

d) sensitive

Which habit is not healthy for the skin?

a) plenty of sun exposure

b) staying hydrated

c) exercising regularly

d) none of the above

a) plenty of sun exposure

What are contraindications?

a) instructions for the use of products

b) instructions for the use of of tools

c) factors that prohibit a treatment

d) factors that indicate a treatment will be beneficial

c) factors that prohibit a treatment

What type of skin condition is indicated by redness and is the result of distended capillaries from weakening the capillary walls?

a) dehydrated skin

b) asphyxiated skin

c) striated skin

d) couperose skin

d) couperose skin

What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?

a) skin's ability to tolerate Ultraviolet (UV) exposure

b) skin's ability to tolerate Water exposure

c) skin's ability to absorb products applied to the epidermis

d) skin's ability to recover from injection punctures

a) skin's ability to tolerate Ultraviolet (UV) exposure

When should you analyze the client's skin type and conditions?

a) before performing services

b) while performing services

c) while selecting products

d) while scheduling the client's next appointment

a) before performing services

What type on the Fitzpatrick scale is a person with Latin-American heritage, dark hair, dark brown eyes, and who rarely burns?

a) type 2

b) type 3

c) type 4

d) type 5

d) type 5

What are the general characteristics of type 2 skin on the Fitzpatrick scale?

a) fair skinned, brown eyes, dark hair, tans well, and burns moderately

b) very white skin, blonde or red hair, light colored eyes, freckles common, always burns and never tans

c) light skin, varied eye color, varied hair color, burns easily, and tans minimally

d) Mediterranean, Asian, or Hispanic heritage, dark brown hair, tans easily, rarely burns

c) light skin, varied eye color, varied hair color, burns easily, and tans minimally

How would you describe the unexposed skin type for 6 skin on the Fitzpatrick scale?

a) almost translucent skin

b) fair skin

c) light brown skin

d) dark brown or black skin

d) dark brown or black skin

What is true of type 1 skin on the Fitzpatrick scale?

a) always burns

b) often burns

c) sometimes burns

d) may never burn

a) always burns

What is true of type 6 skin on the Fitzpatrick scale?

a) always burns

b) often burns

c) sometimes burns

d) may never burn

d) may never burn

What is a new phenomenon caused by consistently looking down at your cell phone?

a) rhytides

b) photodamage

c) tech neck

d) decollete

c) tech neck

What makes one persons skin darker than another persons skin?

a) greater amounts of melanin

b) lesser amounts of melanin

c) greater amounts of melanocytes

d) lesser amounts of melanocytes

a) greater amounts of melanin

What skin types are more likely to have a greater problem with hyperpigmentation than the other skin types?

a) pale

b) fair

c) medium

d) dark

d) dark

What is a characteristic of actinic keratosis?

a) oily patch that does not abate after thorough cleansing

b) rough area resulting from sun exposure, sometimes peeling off

c) cluster of comedones surrounded by a field of redness

d) irritated area exuding pus through cracks in the skin

b) rough area resulting from sun exposure, sometimes peeling off

What is a characteristic of erythema?

a) irregular heartbeat

b) irregular respiration

c) redness caused by inflammation

d) pain caused by swelling

c) redness caused by inflammation

Seizures or epilepsy are a contraindication for which treatment?

a) waxing

b) chemical peels

c) electrical and light based treatments that pulsate

d) treatments using salicylic acid

c) electrical and light based treatments that pulsate

What are skin types?

a) medical terms differentiating the oil-water balance of skin

b) esthetician terms used to identify common skin conditions

c) classifications that describe a person's genetic skin attributes

d) pharmaceutical terms referring to thickness of the skin

c) classifications that describe a person's genetic skin attributes

What are skin types primarily based on ?

a) oil production and lipids between cells

b) skin color

c) skin reaction to UV exposure

d) amount of collagen and elastin

a) oil production and lipids between cells

What can be indicated by the size of the pores in the T-zone and throughout the face?

a) skin type

b) blood pressure

c) internal body temperature

d) overall health

a) skin type

What is not one of the four skin types?

a) combination

b) dry

c) sensitive

d) oily

c) sensitive

What skin types require proper cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating?

a) normal, and oily

b) dry and oily

c) normal and combination

d) all skin types

d) all skin types

What is a characteristic of dry skin?

a) tight feeling, slightly rough

b) loose feeling, soft to the touch

c) large, spread-out follicles

d) large, sebum-filled follicles

a) tight feeling, slightly rough

Which internal effect on the skin alters protein structures and decreases biological activity?

a) free radicals

b) vitamin deficiencies

c) hormones

d) glycation

d) glycation

What is a characteristic of oily skin?

a) extremely small follicles throughout the face

b) follicles that are visible or larger over most of the face

c) follicles that are large only on the chin

d) follicles that are large only on the cheeks

b) follicles that are visible or larger over most of the face

What is true of individuals with Fitzpatrick skin type 4?

a) they can become hyperpigmented from treatments

b) they are most likely to have sensitive skin

c) due to their darker skin their blemishes are harder to see

d) they are prone to a form of hyperkeratosis

a) they can become hyperpigmented from treatments

What helps keep your skin healthy?

a) eating a balanced diet

b) maintaining a calm attitude

c) getting professional skin care treatments

d) all of the above

d) all of the above

What type of skin ages more slowly than the other types?

a) dry skin

b) oily skin

c) normal

d) sensitive

b) oily skin

What is a characteristic of sensitive skin?

a) easy absorption of product

b) small follicles and dehydrated skin

c) fragile, thin skin and redness

d) multiple blemishes

c) fragile, thin skin and redness

What type of skin can be difficult to treat because of its low tolerance for products and stimulation?

a) oily

b) combination

c) normal

d) sensitive

d) sensitive

What type on the Fitzpatrick scale is a person with almost translucent skin, blonde or red hair, light-colored eyes, and possibly freckles?

a) type 1

b) type 2

c) type 3

d) type 4

a) type 1

What makes the skin of the neck and décolleté different from the skin on the face?

a) has fewer sebaceous glands

b) ages more slowly

c) is less susceptible to irritation

d) is unaffected by broken capillaries

a) has fewer sebaceous glands

What is it called when you examine skin through touch to determine oiliness and elasticity?

a) consultation

b) palpation

c) hydration evaluation

d) pore analysis

b) palpation

What type of approach will help you to identify healthy habits and behaviors that are detrimental to skin health and allow you to better help your clients?

a) specialized

b) passive

c) direct

d) holistic

d) holistic

Someone who lives along the equator will have a greater number of what compared to someone who lives at the North Pole.

a) active oil glands

b) active melanocytes

c) follicles

d) comedones

b) active melanocytes

What is true of Fitzpatrick skin types 5 and 6?

a) need more exfoliation and deep pore cleansing

b) are considered one of the most challenging skin types to treat well

c) do not need sun protection

d) reactions are most apparent on these skin types

a) need more exfoliation and deep pore cleansing

Where is the decollete?

a) behind the ears

b) under the chin

c) under the eyes

d) lower neck and chest

d) lower neck and chest

What type of products should not be used on the neck, as they may cause irritation?

a) antioxidants

b) growth factor serums

c) alpha hydroxy acids

d) additional moisturizers

c) alpha hydroxy acids

What can you do to maintain the results of your home care regimen and more effectively treat the signs of aging?

a) have a glass of red wine daily

b) get professional skin care treatments

c) sun bathe frequently

d) exercise less to prevent dehydration

b) get professional skin care treatments

If your pregnant client does not have written permission from their medical provider, which of the following treatments could you perform?

a) chemical peels

b) electrical treatments

c) treatments with aggressive cleansing

d) none of the above

d) none of the above

If your client is allergic to aspirin, then you should not use products derived from _____.

a) honey

b) the mignonette tree

c) henna

d) willow bark

d) willow bark

Which form discloses the client's health history, all products and medications, medical conditions, any known allergies or sensitivities, their at-home skin care program, and skin care treatments the client has recently received?

a) intake form

b) consent form

c) service record chart

d) post service questionnaire

a) intake form

What should be on the consent form?

a) home care reccomendations

b) products used in treatment

c) client's signature

d) date for next appointment

c) client's signature

What is the best tool to analyze the skin?

a) lancet

b) fingers

c) magnifying lamp/light

d) blotting paper

c) magnifying lamp/light